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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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MLB entangled in a bit of a cable crisis
LockSimple

Feb 22, 2023

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7 min read

MLB entangled in a bit of a cable crisis

More than half of the league's franchises have their games televised locally by cable networks who are experiencing clear financial issues.

Owl the news that's fit to print
LockSimple

Feb 15, 2023

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7 min read

Owl the news that's fit to print

From the Super Bowl to the superb owl that has the full and undivided attention of an entire city. Go Flaco!

The problem with not admitting a problem

Feb 13, 2023

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6 min read

The problem with not admitting a problem

I can understand why Russell Wilson would be defensive about the criticism of the Why Not You Foundation, but his response has become the biggest issue here.

Is this really all that bad?

Feb 9, 2023

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8 min read

Is this really all that bad?

All your questions about the USA Today investigation of Russell Wilson's foundation and its implications spelled out in one easy-to-read place.

Russ's giving grief
LockSimple

Feb 9, 2023

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6 min read

Russ's giving grief

I don't think Russell Wilson's foundation was a fraud or a scam, but he's not blameless, either, in what looks like a regrettably amateurish mess.

Money isn't the biggest question about a QB
LockSimple

Feb 7, 2023

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8 min read

Money isn't the biggest question about a QB

The idea that Geno Smith must be capable of leading Seattle to a Super Bowl to be worth a $30 million salary is silly. There's value in having an average starting QB in the NFL.

They still don't take him seriously
LockSimple

Feb 2, 2023

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9 min read

They still don't take him seriously

The biggest reason Pete Carroll does not get the credit he's due -- even after what just happened over the past 12 months -- is that he doesn't behave like people think a football coach should.

For Pete's sake, we'll talk about awards
LockSimple

Jan 31, 2023

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5 min read

For Pete's sake, we'll talk about awards

There's just one problem with the three standard explanations for why Pete Carroll has never been named the NFL's Coach of the Year: None of the are actually true.

I've got 99 problems that FOX is among
LockSimple

Jan 30, 2023

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11 min read

I've got 99 problems that FOX is among

I've got more than just some issues with contemporary football broadcasts. I've got some solutions to replay reviews, NFL spin doctoring and "Rocky" references. Let's go!

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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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